Summary

• Marvel Studios unveils the What If...? season 2 trailer, announcing its December 22 premiere date and revealing a unique release schedule.
• The What If...? season 2 trailer suggests connections to the Multiverse Saga, potentially referencing events from Loki season 2.
• What If...? season 3 has been confirmed, though it's unclear when those episodes will release.

Marvel Studios unveils the What If...? season 2 is around the corner, marking the return of the critically acclaimed animated series.

As of last week, Loki season 2 is officially over, which became one of the biggest moments for the MCU of the year. Marvel Studios is now moving on to their final Phase 5 TV show for 2023 as they have released the first What If...? season 2 trailer, showcasing what is coming up in the animated series.

What If...? season 2 will premiere on Friday, December 22, and release one new episode every day for nine consecutive days, leading into the end of 2023. This is the first time any MCU TV show has ever used this kind of release schedule.

How What If...? Season 2 Connects To The Multiverse Saga

While the What If...? season 2 trailer ties heavily into plot points that were set up in season 1, the Disney+ show is also making subtle connections to the Multiverse Saga. With The Watcher officially back, he mentions in the footage, "But things have gotten a little twisted...in the multiverse," referring to the fact that Phases 4 and 5 have started to increase the stakes for the Multiverse Saga.

Given where What If...? season 2 is being released in the schedule, it wouldn't be shocking at all if the events of Loki season 2 were heavily referenced throughout the nine episodes. With Loki's big sacrifice, it would be a genuine surprise if The Watcher didn't acknowledge the fact that the God of Mischief has now become the God of Stories. For now, time will tell if Tom Hiddleston's beloved character is in What If...? season 2 or not.

What If...? season 3 has already been confirmed; Disney+ and Marvel Studios made the announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2022.

The bigger question about What If...? season 2, however, is whether a new Kang variant will be introduced as they keep building towards Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Since the multiverse is the center of the show, it would make sense for Kang to be involved in some capacity. With everything shown in the What If...? season 2 trailer, there is a lot to look forward to when the show returns on Friday, December 22.

Source: Marvel Studios/YouTube

Key Release Dates

• Blade (2025)

  Release Date:

  2025-11-07
• Avengers: The Kang Dynasty

  Release Date:

  2026-05-01
• Avengers: Secret Wars

  Release Date:

  2027-05-07